Full Circle

Grace McNally presents Full Circle, a dynamic musical journey through West Africa, the Carolina low country and Central/South America. As featured on TEDx, this project features re-imagined fusion of Afro-Brazilian, West African and southern music traditions to create a uniquely quilted cultural mosaic of the Americas. Bandleader and classically trained guitarist Grace McNally seamlessly blends genres and cultures with her arrangements, original music and interpretations of jazz standards, gospel and folk songs. These styles 're-emerge' as a new sound reflecting the cultural and musical narrative of the Lowcountry and the Americas. Featuring The Plantation Singers, a world renowned Gullah gospel a capella group and highly acclaimed musicians from the holy city - this ensemble’s performances have been described as captivating and imaginative, as audiences journey pass-port free through the rich cultural landscapes of West Africa and the Americas.

Featuring:

The Plantation Singer (vocals & percussion)

Gino Castillo (vocals & percussion)

Jonathan Lovett (bass & organ)

Marcus Amaker (spoken word)

Ron Wiltrout (percussion)

Abdiel Iriarte (piano)

Brett Belanger (bass)

Tim Khayat (bass)